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Hovland Company is a premier high-end audio electronics design and
manufacturing corporation.  Our products receive accolades and awards from
major audiophile magazines around the world (the new Sapphire power
amplifier is featured on the cover of the March 2002 issue of Stereophile
and the HP-100 preamp is a component of great renown) .  Hovland stereo
electronics, custom audio cables, and MusiCap film-and-foil capacitors are
successfully distributed worldwide.

We seek talented and motivated people to join our organization--people with
a desire to participate in creating some of the finest music equipment of
its kind.  
Our office and production facility is located in West Los Angeles. Review
our interim web site at
http://www.hovlandcompany.com

The following position is one we are looking to fill immediately. If you
have the skills required and are interested in joining an exciting and
professionally run specialty audio company which is growing rapidly, submit
your resume and salary requirements by e-mail to: hovland@earthlink.net

No phone calls please; we will promptly acknowledge each submission and
contact the candidates of interest to arrange an interview.


(NOTE: The current opening is a PRODUCTION position.   While this is not an
engineering position, a talented individual who excels will likely have
ample opportunity to express his/her creative side during future new
development projects.)


FULL-TIME PRODUCTION TEST TECHNICIAN
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JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Completion and final testing of electronics sub-assemblies and complete
components prior to final assembly.

2. Troubleshooting and repair of assembly errors/ replacement of defective
new parts.

3. Testing and grading of electronic component parts.

4. Circuit prototype assembly under the direction of Chief Engineer.

5. Duties may also include assembly during peak periods.

6. Position reports to Director of Production.


REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Good assembly and soldering/desoldering and re-working skills; good
manual dexterity and ability to use standard electronics assembly hand
tools.

2. Good basic electromechanical skills and basic understanding of
electricity and electrical fundamentals.  Experience with vacuum tube audio
circuits a plus.

3. Professional experience with operation of and familiarity with analog and
digital test meters.  Ability to read and interpret audio distortion
analyzer/test meter/oscilloscope diagrams. (3 to 5 years preferred)

4. Understanding of proper safety requirements for working safely and
comfortably with high voltage circuitry.  Ability to maintain safety while
measuring, testing and troubleshooting operational assembled products.

5. Ability to give attention to detail and follow outlined test procedures
on assemblies.  Understanding of the importance of quality control.

6. Ability to work well under supervision and to complete assigned tasks
expediently.

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HOVLAND COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.